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Finalist: This Wild Ballet

To the Jackson family, rodeo is not just a sport — it’s a way of life. As a fifth-generation rodeo family, they embody the spirit of the western lifestyle and of the rodeo world. Parents Corey and Robyn each play a pivotal role in their children’s journey. Robyn is the teacher, homeschooling the kids every day, while Corey takes on the role of coach, pushing the kids to be their best in the arena.

Each kid plays their part in this rodeo legacy. The youngest, Dylan, is just starting his rodeo career; the twins, Reagan and Ryan, are both high school champions. Robert, who has special needs and is unable to compete, cheers them on with all his heart from the stands—he’s their number one fan. And Nic, who made history at just 13, became the first person from the northeast to win the Junior World Finals in bullriding. Their achievements have set a new bar, both in the family and in the rodeo community.

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October 23, 2024

Reagan and Ryan Jackson warm up their horses, Sunday and Jack, during practice at the family’s ranch on October 23, 2024 in Upper Marlboro, MD. Ryan and Reagan, twins, both compete in multiple rodeo events weekly, and both favor barrel racing and goat-tying.

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